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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,051.75, 35,952.06 and 15,974.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,051.75, 35,952.06 and 15,974.34 is: 22,044.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,051.75 : 35,952.06 = 15,974.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,051.75/35,952.06 = 15,974.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,051.75x = 35,952.06 × 15,974.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,051.75x = 574,310,430.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,310,430.14/26,051.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,044.98

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